Name: Lo·ki (Loki) Cardigan
Brand: Ulven Knit
SKU: LU-1282948
Price: 9.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

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The Lo·Ki Cardigan is a low-key, contemporary cardigan with an oversized fit, long sleeves and body, and a high neckline that can be worn folded or left straight. Optional pockets add a practical, relaxed dimension to the garment. The design is worked in worsted weight unspun Nutiden yarn from Höner och Eir, and like the Lo·Ki Raglan sweater, it is an excellent project for knitters new to working with unspun yarn – the construction is forgiving and the fabric knits up with a natural, pleasingly tactile result.

The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up in the round and then steeked – a technique that allows circular construction for a garment that opens at the front. Sleeves are knitted separately before being joined with the body on a long circular needle. The yoke is shaped with raglan decreases, and the neck is formed simultaneously using German short rows. Once the steek is reinforced and cut, stitches are picked up to work the button bands, neckline, and optional pockets.

Detailed instructions guide you through each stage of the process, including the steeking technique, making this a well-supported introduction to a construction method that opens up a wide range of future knitting possibilities.

Finished measurements

Chest circumference (without the button bands):

88, 95, 105 (110, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155) cm

Recommended Yarn (Aran/Worsted)

Höner och Eir - Nutiden - Adekvat (held double):

400, 420, 450 (495, 510, 575) (604, 655, 700) g

Your individual yarn consumption will vary based on your yarn, gauge, size and the desired sleeve / body length. It is advisable to get a little more than you think you’ll need. Please note that this is an estimate.

Yarn Substitutes

Wooldreamers Manchelopis (held double):

350, 370, 400 (450, 470, 500) (525, 570, 600) g

Istex Plötulopi (held double):

485, 500, 550 (600, 620, 695) (730, 795, 850) g.

Please note that these are estimates.

Aran or worsted weight yarn, e.g. Istex Lettlopi (aran medium 100 m = 50 g), approximately 830, 860, 955 (1030, 1060, 1200) (1260, 1365, 1470) m. Please note that these are estimates.

3.5 mm and 4.5 mm 60-120 cm circular needles and/or DPNs.

Stitch markers, stitch holders, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitching, scissors, 6-8 buttons (25mm), a smaller needle that fits through the holes in the buttons, matching sewing thread to attach the buttons, a small amount of contrast coloured waste yarn, sewing thread or yarn to attach the pockets and reinforce the steek.